Section 22-A522. VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER

 

522.1If the consumer or any third party believes that the consumer's rights with respect to the use of restraints or seclusion have been violated for any reason, such consumer or third party may file a grievance in accordance with the procedures prescribed in 22-A DCMR, Chapter 3.

 

522.2Violations of this chapter may subject the MH provider to sanctions to be determined by DMH. Sanctions may include reporting to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and/or suspension or revocation of the MH provider's licensure or certification, depending on the nature of the violation.

 

authority

Sections 114 and 209 of the Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.14 and 1231.09 (2001 ed.)).

source

Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 8691 (September 3, 2004)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 11863 (December 31, 2004)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 5957 (June 24, 2005)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 7229 (August 5, 2005).